Everyday Fare With Extraordinary Flair
With artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, this Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe is packed with flavor for the perfect 20 minute side dish!
Most of us already have a favorite pasta salad in our cooking repertoire. But do you have the perfect pasta salad that you can whip up for any summer party, picnic, or BBQ?
I definitely didn’t before this!…
This Warm Pasta Salad Recipe with Caramelized Leek, Bacon, and Goat Cheese is an elevated pasta salad that’s worthy of entertaining with. Crispy beef bacon, caramelized leeks, mushrooms, and garlic give it great depth of flavor. White wine brightens it up, and creamy goat cheese adds rich creaminess! Pasta is one of those things that usually gets forgotten in my kitchen. I didn’t grow up eating much pasta. It just wasn’t one of my mom’s favorites, and we all know we get to eat what the cook likes, lol!...
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad has leftover chicken, cheddar cheese, carrots + celery, and bowtie pasta all in a creamy, zippy sauce! It’s a perfect side dish for a summer picnic or potluck, and it can also be a full meal if you add a big green salad. Being a native Buffalonian means anything related to Buffalo chicken is pure comfort food for me....
Out of all my childhood memories, I remember summer vacation most vividly…those memories seem to be brighter, louder, and definitely more full of delicious smells and tastes....
It seems like I blinked and now the end of summer is here. (Can I let you in on a little secret? I’m looking forward to summer ending. Fall — ahem, Autumn, which happens to be my niece’s name — is my favorite season for a million reasons, not least of which are chilly temps, cozy sweaters, and warm mulled cider, but I am also head-over-heels in love with winter. And yes, when I tell people that, the most common question I get is Really? Lol, yes, really.) With Labor Day next weekend, I know a lot of people are looking for new twists on picnic […]...
Summer is the season of pasta salads. They feed a crowd and are quick and easy to throw together, which makes them perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbeques. Plus they’re a great way to sneak more veggies into kids (or adults) who claim to not even like fresh corn (ahem, Mike). Succotash is a Southern dish that usually has lima beans, corn, and bell pepper, and it was the inspiration for my pasta salad....
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to email me with questions or comments.faith's book
